Sort of, but not really. The land is still there—it’s just part of modern countries. The old empires and ziggurats? Mostly dust and rubble. But the spirit lives on in every city we build and every law we write.
Today, you can visit the ruins in Iraq, but bring a hat—it gets hot. Also, don’t expect a working Starbucks. The only latte you’ll find is a clay pot of watered-down beer.
But honestly, knowing that you’re standing on soil that was once home to the first farmers and first kings? That’s a pretty epic selfie moment.
